Alpen Schuhplattler und Trachten Verein D' Pittsburgher

Raise your glasses high in a toast to fellowship and good cheer!  Oktoberfest season is the high point of the year for the Alpen Schuhplattlers.  We’re happy to celebrate the rich cultural traditions, costumes, music, and dances of Bavaria, Austria, and the Alpine region with the Teutonia and the general public.   

The Alpen Schuhplattlers will perform at the Teutonia Member Oktoberfests, the Youngstown Saxon Club Trachtenball, and the Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) at the Harmony Museum.

• Teutonia Member Oktoberfests. October 5, 11, 18, 25 and 27 @ Teutonia Männerchor
• Trachtenball, November 2 @ Youngstown Saxon Club, Youngstown OH. 6pm
• Harmony Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market), November 9 & 10 @ Historic Harmony, PA. Sat. 12:00 – 12:30 pm & 4:30 – 5:00 pm; Sun. 12:00 – 12:30 pm & 3:00 – 3:30 pm

We’re headed into our fall dance season!

• Teutonia Public Oktoberfest, August 30 @ Teutonia Männerchor Fest Tent.  The Schuhplattlers will dance on Friday evening at the Teutonia Public Oktoberfest, time TBA (usually during the evening band break). Grab a hot pretzel and join us in the Fest Tent!
• Erie German Heritage Fest, August 31 – September 1 @ St. Nick’s Grove, 5131 Old French Road, Erie PA.  The Erie German Heritage Fest features German music, German food, German vendors, German beer, and best of all, the Schuhplattlers! Performance times are Saturday @ 1:30pm & 4pm + Sunday @ 1pm & 3:30pm. 

The Alpen Schuhplattlers are putting our dirndls, lederhosen, and dancing shoes on! We’re gearing up for our Oktoberfest performance season. Upcoming public performances include:

• Teutonia Public Oktoberfest, August 30 @ Teutonia Männerchor Fest Tent.  The Schuhplattlers will dance on Friday evening at the Teutonia Public Oktoberfest, time TBA (usually during the evening band break). Grab a hot pretzel and join us!
• Erie German Heritage Fest, August 31 – September 1 @ St. Nick’s Grove, 5131 Old French Road, Erie PA.  The Erie German Heritage Fest features German music, German food, German vendors, German beer, and best of all, the Schuhplattlers! Performance times are Saturday @ 1:30pm & 4pm + Sunday @ 1pm & 3:30pm. 
• Scott Township Oktoberfest, October 5 @ Scott Township Park. Performance starts at 1 pm.
• Columbus Day Parade, October 12 @ Liberty Avenue, Bloomfield. Parade starts at 11 am.

Our 60. Stiftungsfest is just around the corner!

April 27, 2024

Teutonia Mannerchor

Dinner + Event: $40 adult/$20 kids 12-3/free under 3

Event only: $20 adult/$10 kids 12-3/free under 3

Seating for dinner starts at 5pm; program starts at 7:30 pm.

Space is limited, so make your reservations now! Contact Marina Ruggiero at marina@ruggiero.net or 412-491-0577.

We’re adding an event-only ticket to our anniversary celebration!

Event-only adults: $20
Event-only kids 12-3: $10
Event-only under 3: FREE

Buffet dinner + event adults: $40
Buffet dinner + event kids 12-3: $20
Buffet dinner + event under 3: FREE

For reservations, contact Marina Ruggiero (marina@ruggiero.net or 412-491-0577).

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We hope to see you on April 27th!